by Dan DeMarle | Jul 16, 2023 | Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Teaching, Teaching, Uncategorized
Communicating with families can be stressful. By reaching out early, accentuating the positives, and asking for help, teachers can foster positive home relationships. By Sarah Wysocki March 30, 2023 SDI Productions / iStock As teachers, we are constantly evaluating...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 16, 2023 | Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Reading, Reading, Teaching, Uncategorized
Strategies used before, during, and after reading can help high school students locate and retain important information. By Sunaina Sharma March 31, 2023 StockRocket / iStock Although many people consider reading to be a passive activity, research supports that it’s...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 16, 2023 | Classroom, Teaching, Uncategorized
When students feel seen and heard, engagement goes up. These simple strategies help teachers make classroom discussions more equitable for all. https://www.edutopia.org/video/classroom-participation-more-inclusive
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 16, 2023 | Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying, Teaching, Teaching, Uncategorized
Everyday conflict can get in the way of academics in the middle grades. Kids need to learn the essential social competencies that will allow them to get back to productive learning. By Paige Tutt March 31, 2023 When she speaks to young teens and their parents about...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 12, 2023 | Classroom, Teaching
Plenty of children (with or without ADHD) are plagued by messy handwriting — and traditional practice does not always help. Read on for 10 expert tips, like using multi-sensory exercises and building muscle memory. When it Comes to Handwriting, Practice Doesn’t...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 5, 2023 | Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
Though they have the potential to excel in many fields, we’re neglecting a large body of students with a unique set of skills. Between two and three million students possess strong spatial talents—the types of valuable aptitudes that help engineers and scientists...
